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Name: Fritillaria Mealagris Bulbs: Mixed

Botanical Name: Fritillaria mealagris

Description: Add wild charm and early colour to your spring garden with Fritillaria meleagris Mixed Bulbs, also known as Snake’s Head Fritillary. This graceful mix includes different colours that nod gently in the breeze. Bee-friendly and perfect for naturalising in grass, meadows, or damp borders, they’re a stunning native-style addition to Irish gardens.

Bulbs Per Pack: 10

Planting: September to December

Flowering: March to April

Approx Height When Fully Grown: 30cm

Origin: Netherlands

Certified Organic: No

How to Grow Fritillaria Mealagris Bulbs in Ireland

Plant Fritillaria meleagris bulbs in autumn for a beautiful spring display. These bulbs prefer moist, humus-rich soil and thrive in part-shade to full sun. They’re ideal for naturalising in lawns, wildflower meadows, or damp borders, especially in Irish gardens where spring moisture is common.

• Planting Depth: 8–10 cm deep

• Spacing: 7–10 cm apart

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil (they dislike drying out in spring)

• Sunlight: Partial shade or full sun

• Blooming Time: March to April

• Height: 30cm

• Growing Tip: Great for naturalising – plant in groups or drifts for a natural meadow look. Allow foliage to die back fully after flowering to feed the bulbs for next year.

Fritillaria meleagris is excellent for pollinators, especially bees, offering a rare and valuable early-season nectar source in a naturalistic planting scheme.